Porges–Meier reaction explained

Porges-Meier reaction
Purpose:Test in the diagnosis of syphilis

Porges–Meier reaction is a precipitation test used in the diagnosis of syphilis.[1] It is an early flocculation test for syphilis. It is named for Georg Meier and .

Background

Precipitate formation takes place in a serum by the addition of a solution of sodium glycocholate. This reaction, according to Otto Porges, only occurs in syphilis.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Porges-Meier test . TheFreeDictionary.com . 27 May 2022.
  2. 2022-05-27 . 2006-04-01 . Ernest . A review of our present knowledge concerning the sero-diagnosis of general paralysis . American Journal of Psychiatry . 4 . 10.1176/ajp.65.4.653 . Jones . 65 . 653–688.

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